Gospel Herald Obituaries - July, 1977

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Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 26 - July 5, 1977, page 518.

Brenneman.- Ernie William, son of Mose and Katie (Roth) Brenneman, was born at East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 4, 1940; died of a malignant brain tumor at Stratford General Hospital, June 1, 1977; aged 37 y. On Aug. 1, 1964, he was married to Betty Ann Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Tracey Lynn, Lori Ann, and Alison Joy), one brother (Gerry), and 4 sisters (Ruby-Mrs. John Gascho, Hilda-Mrs. Willis Swartzentruber, Verna-Mrs. Gerald Bender, and Elva-Mrs. Kenneth Erb). He was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on June 4, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Glen Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Frantz.- Frank W., son of Alvin D. and Gertrude (Van Wyck) Frantz, was born at Niagara Falls, Ont., Dec. 17, 1907; died of a heart attack at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, May 23, 1977; aged 69 y. On May 6, 1932, he was married to Freda Lemka, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Deanna-Mrs. Aden Wengerd and Susan-Mrs. David Weterdale), 2 sons (David W. and Donald F.), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 half brothers (Alvin and Charles). He was a member of the Berlin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of David R. Clemens and Paul Hummel; interment in the Berlin Mennonite Cemetery.

Kirchhofer.- Delvin, son of Daniel and Rosina (Baumgartner) Kirchhofer, was born at Dalton, Ohio, May 31, 1901; died of cardiac failure at Dunlap Hospital. Orrville, Ohio, June 2, 1977; aged 76 y. On July 7, 1947, he was married to Helen Moser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bertie and Dorothy-Mrs. Dan Hartzler) and one foster daughter (Carol-Mrs. Larry Davis). He was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 5, in charge of Austin Keiser and J. Lester Graybill; interment in the Salem Mennonite Cemetery.

Mack.- Sallie, daughter of Franklin and Maggie (Heimer) Kratz, was born in Frederick, Pa., Jan. 29, 1890; died at Souderton, Pa., June 4, 1977; aged 87 y. On Mar. 11, 1911, she was married to Elmer M. Mack, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary K. Mack), 3 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Noah K. Mack). She was a member of the Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and Walter Hunsberger; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Sylvia M., daughter of Gideon and Lizzie Ann (Boley) Stoll, was born in Portage Co., Ohio, May 31, 1922; died at Canton, Ohio, May 14, 1977; aged 54 y. On Aug. 31, 1946, she was married to Noah Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Larry and Thomas), one sister (Mrs. Betty Hostetler), and one brother (Owen Stoll). She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons (Leon and Edward). She was a member of the Hartville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Button Funeral Home, Greentown, Ohio, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in the Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Nafziger.- John, son of Daniel and Katie (Schertz) Nafziger, was born at Minier, Ill., Mar. 7, 1885; died at the Hopedale Nursing Home on June 6, 1977; aged 92 y. In 1908 he was married to Otilla Sutter, who died in 1917. In 1921 he was married to Anna Schantz, who died in 1945. Surviving are one son (Vilas), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Silas), and one sister (Mrs. Lena Litwiller). Two brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Steckly.- Katie, daughter of Peter and Lizzie Detweiler, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 25, 1896, died at the Seward (Neb.) Hospital on June 4, 1977; aged 81 y. On May 20, 1923, she was married to Jake Steckly, who died on Aug. 20, 1937. Surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and Merle Steckly), 3 brothers (Chris, Elmer, and William Detweiler), and one sister (Mary). She was preceded in death by one brother (Jake Detweiler). She was a member of the West Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Lloyal Burkey and F. Dale Hostetler; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Sutter.- Dennis L., son of Lee and Alma (Nafziger) Sutter, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Nov. 5, 1925; died of cancer at Eureka Hospital, Eureka, Ill., June 2, 1977; aged 51 y. On June 21, 1952, he was married to Marilyn Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ronald), 2 daughters (Jean and Joy), 3 brothers (Vernal, Willis, and Earl), and 7 sisters (Ina Sutter, Edna-Mrs. Roy Springer, Oleeda-Mrs. Marion Albrecht, Lela Sutter, Miriam-Mrs. Al Albrecht, Alice-Mrs. Daryl Wenger. and Jean-Mrs. John King).

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Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 27 - July 12, 1977, page 541.

Alderfer.- Mary Y., daughter of Romanus H. and Lizzie (Young) Alderfer, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 17, 1901; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., June 16, 1977; aged 75 y. She is survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Kershner, Mrs. Alice Wismer, and Mrs. Hilda Alderfer), and one brother (Irvin Y. Alderfer). She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home June 20, in charge of Russell B. Musselman; interment in Indian Creek Church ot the Brethren Cemetery, Harleysville, Pa.

Bredin.- Howard, was born in Bremerton, Washington, Dec. 12, 1905; died following a stroke on Mar. 30, 1977; aged 71 y. In 1934 he was married to Iva Fisher, who died in 1967. On Sept. 9, 1972, he was married to Constance Spicer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joan), one son (Ronald), 3 grandchildren, and one brother (Cecil). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Harold and Jack). Funeral services were held on Apr. 2, in charge of Robert Chusmur.

Brenneman.- Rudolph, died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 14, 1977; aged 74 y. He was married to Susanne Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Donald and Grace-Mrs. Roy Gascho), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Emanuel Zehr and Annie-Mrs. Chris Ruby). He was preceded in death by one brother (Elmer) and one sister (Susie). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Stanley Sauder; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Brunk.- Edwin, son of Charles and Ellen (Grady) Brunk, was born in North Easthope Twp., Ont., Mar. 27, 1900; died at Stratford, Ont., June 2, 1977; aged 77 y. He was married to Alieda Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Ray, and Kenneth), 2 brothers (Arthur and Norman), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Robert Cornman, Adeline Brunk, and Amelia-Mrs. Harry Dow). He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 5, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb.- Ida, daughter of John K. and Elizabeth (Schweitzer) Hershberger, was born at Milford, Neb., Apr. 27, 1896; died at the Seward Memorial Hospital on June 1, 1977; aged 81 y. On Dec. 14, 1916, she was married to John M. Erb, who died in 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Ardel and Burdette), 2 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Gerald Kremer and Marilyn-Mrs. Gene Stauffer), 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Cora, Lena, and Amelia), and 2 brothers (Elmer and Earl). She was preceded in death by one daughter, 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in charge of Norman Beckler and Oliver Roth; interment in the church cemetery.

Knepp.- Edwin C., son of John J. and Mary (Miller) Knepp, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Sept. 16, 1902; died at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 7, 1977; aged 74 y. On Nov. 29, 1923, he was married to Lena Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), 3 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and one brother (John). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 10, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in the Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Knepp.- Mildred H., daughter of Joe B. and Alice (Yoder) Eimen, was born in Wright Co., Iowa Apr. 26, 1906; died at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, June 13, 1977; aged 71 y, On Dec. 26, 1926, she was married to Lloyd Knepp, who died on Aug. 20, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Verlene-Mrs. John Krieder), one son (Raymond), 9 grandchildren, and her mother. She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Petersiem's Chapel on June 15, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and J. John Miller; interment at East Union Cemetery.

Koss.- William James, son of Michael and Helen (Forster) Koss, was born in Johnstown, Pa., July 18, 1964; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., as the result of a fire in the home of a friend on June 16, 1977; aged 12 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Robert and Michael), 2 sisters (Anna and Deborah-Mrs. Edward Pebley), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William E. Forster). He attended First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home on June 17, in charge of David D. Shetler and Jim Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 28 - July 19, 1977, pages 557, 558.

Beachy.- Rebecca, daughter of Jon and Ruth (Miller) Beachy, was stillborn at Makthlawaiya, Paraguay, Apr. 7, 1977. Surviving are her parents and one sister (Lisa). Her body was donated to the medical school in Asuncion.

Bender.- Ernest R., was born at Springs, Pa., May 26, 1901; died of a heart attack at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., May 29, 1977; aged 76 y. On June 27, 1925, he was married to Nora Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Francis), 3 grandsons, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 half brothers (Enoch, Herman, Paul, and Mark Eichorn), 2 half sisters (Clara-Mrs. Henry Setuil, and Salome Sauer), and 4 stepsisters (Mary-Mrs. George Feurguson, Edna-Mrs. Ezra Schrock, Alma Schwartzentruber, and Wilma Gingerich). One son (Laverne) died in 1940. He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of Don Brenneman and Russet Krabill; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Ind.

Brenneman.- Timothy H., son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Durr) Brenneman, was born in Elida, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1905; died of congestive heart failure at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., June 9, 1977, aged 71 y. On May 3, 1928, he was married to Rowena Leedy, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Patricia-Mrs. Fidel Santiago), one son (Donald), 5 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mrs. Myrta Brenneman), one sister (Esther-Mrs. Durbin Yoder), and 3 stepsisters (Olive Geil, Mary-Mrs. Paul Yoder, and Zelma Brunk). He was ordained to the ministry in 1938 and served churches in Pehuajo and General Villegas in Argentina, Bayshore in Sarasota, Fla., and North Goshen, Goshen, Ind. In 1949 he was ordained bishop and served the congregations of Bayshore, Sarasota, Fla., Southmost, in southern Florida, and the churches in Puerto Rico. He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of J. C. Wenger, Howard Charles, and Kenneth Benner; interment in Salem Cemetery, Elida, Ohio.

Burkholder.- Lewis A., son of David and Hettie (Shank) Burkholder, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 24, 1889; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., June 18, 1977; aged 87 y. He was married to Esther Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (June Weber and Frances Holieik), 3 sons (Nelson, James, and Lewis A. Burkholder, Jr.), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 21, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and Lewis J. Kraus; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Knox.- Catherine, daughter of David and Katie (Greiser) Ingold, was born in White Pigeon, Mich, July 16, 1910; died of cancer at Gibson City, Ill., June 20, 1977; aged 66 y. On Aug. 21, 1929, she was married to Earl Knox, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Patricia Darling and Amanda Osborn), one son (Earl, Jr.,), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lena Weaver and Mary Roth), and 3 brothers (Harvey, Joe, and Dan). She was preceded in death by one sister and 2 brothers. She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Phil Helmuth; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Lentz.-Annie M., daughter of Henry N. and Sara (Myers) Shope, was born in Lower Swartera Twp., Pa., Aug. 30, 1879, died at Odd Fellows Home, Middletown, Pa., June 22, 1977; aged 97 y. On Sept. 6, 1900, she was married to Levi Lentz, who died on Dec. 11, 1918. Surviving are 6 children (Sara-Mrs. Elmer Landvater, Harry W., Lester S., Luther L., Wilbert J., and Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes), 23 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Strickler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of Russel S. Zeager and Omar B. Stahl; interment in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin, Pa.

Lichty.- Wayne Clare, son of Amos and Dorothy (Gerber) Lichty, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Mar. 29, 1957; died as the result of a car accident near Crossbill, Ont.; aged 20 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Fern and Marcia), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Gerber and Mary Lichty). He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held on May 19, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Enos, son of Jeremiah and Magdalena (Mast) Miller, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Dec. 27, 1885; died at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, June 8, 1977; aged 91 y. He was married to Maude Mast, who died in 1951. Surviving are one daughter (Viola), one son (Clark), and one sister (Mrs. Iola Maust). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Lingler Funeral Home, Sugarcreek, Ohio, June 11, in charge of Erv Schlabach and William Estes; interment in the Union Hill Cemetery.

Miller.- Titus Earl, son of David F. and Alice (Mann) Miller, was born in Elkhart, Ind., June 10, 1899; died in Pueblo, Colo., June 11, 1977; aged 78 y. In 1924 he was married to Alma Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Keith and Virgil) and 2 daughters (Lavon and Celia). He was a member of the Pueblo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the McCarthy Funeral Home, Pueblo, June 15, in charge of J. E. Gingrich; interment in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Pellman.- LeRoy S., son of Charles G. and Elizabeth Shellenberger, was born in Richfield, Pa., Mar. 1, 1893; died at Whitehall Nursing and Community Center, Lancaster, Pa., May 29, 1977; aged 84 y. On Apr. 26, 1917, he was married to Elizabeth Lauver, who died on Sept. 30, 1968. On June 7, 1969, he was married to Ruth C. Hess, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ellen-Mrs. Dwight Hartman, Freda-Mrs. Calvin Redekop, Ferne-Mrs. Vernon Glick, and Miriam-Mrs. Wilbur Maust), 4 sons (Hubert, Richard, William, and Charles), 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 stepchildren (Paul and Merle Clugston, Miriam-Mrs. Jacob Ober, Joyce-Mrs. Donald Hershey, and Ruth-Mrs. Galen Miller), one sister (Mrs. Mary Ferster), and 4 brothers (Paul, Percy, Walter, and Wilbur). He was a member of the Goodwill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lauver Mennonite Church on June 2, in charge of Isaac Sensenig, Laban Kauffman, and Carl Graybill; interment in Lauver's Cemetery.

Poole.- Sylvia, daughter of Mose and Magdelene (Ropp) Brenneman, was born in Northeasthope Twp., Ont., July 6, 1914; died at Stratford General Hospital on Apr. 26, 1977; aged 62 y. On Oct. 27, 1936, she was married to Roy Poole who survives. Also survivng are 2 sons (Murray and Howard), one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Keith Brenneman), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Amsey Martin and Alvin Schultz; interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

Rieck.- Edna, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Rohr) Schmidt, died at Freeport Hospital on June 11, 1977; aged 85 y. She was married to John Schiedel, who died in 1944. She was later married to Ervin Rieck, who died in 1975. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), one stepson (Harold), 2 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. Orie Litwiller and Audrey-Mrs. Leonard Turpin), 3 stepdaughters (Mabel-Mrs. Harold Huehn, Mrs. Elsie Heller, and Myrtle-Mrs. Edward Armstrong), 12 grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, and one brother (Herman Schmidt). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Earl and John), 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held on June 14, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth.- Earl Joseph, son of Joseph S. and Barbara (Nafziger) Roth, was born in East Lynn, Mo., Nov. 2, 1910; died of a coronary attack at Cass Co. Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., June 7, 1977; aged 66 y. On Nov. 22, 1931, he was married to Vivian L. Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Erlene-Mrs. Solomon Schlegel and Lena Marie-Mrs. Fred Piatt, Jr.), 2 sons (Everett Joseph and Galen Leroy), 15 grandchildren, and one brother (Harvey Roth). He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 10, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Roth.- Walter D., son of Daniel P. and Katie (Reichardt) Roth, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1908; died of amyatropic lateral sclerosis at Northwest Care Center, Wauseon, Ohio, May 28, 1977; aged 68 y. On Dec. 11, 1932, he was married to Laura Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), one daughter (Mrs. Becky Ball), 3 grandsons, one sister (Mrs. Viola Mauws), and 2 brothers (Earl and Carl). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schlegel.- Willard, son of Peter and Mary (Stutzman) Schlegel, was born in Milford, Neb., July 18, 1917, died at Seward Memorial Hospital, June 10, 1977; aged 59 y. On Jan. 5, 1914, he was married to Nora Roth, who died on Sept. 28, 1958. On Aug. 30, 1959, he was married to Viola B. Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son Fred Willard Schlegel), 5 stepdaughters, (Merna-Mrs. Wilbur Schweitzer, Mrs. Gail Schweitzer, Glenda-Mrs. Bill Veal, Cheryl-Mrs. Jim Pelley, and Carol-Mrs. Kelly Newton), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his mother, and 2 sisters (Verda-Mrs. George Yeackley, and Ruth-Mrs. Leland Rediger). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Sharon Dianne and Wanda Kay), one brother (Clarence), and one sister (Mabel). He was a member of Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery.

Shore.- William W., son of John G. and Nettie (Voorhees) Shore, was born near Topeka, Kan., Mar. 29, 1890; died at Sterling Care Center, Sterling, Ill., May 23, 1977; aged 87 y. On Feb 26, 1914, he was married to Mattie Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Floyd W. and Delbert E.), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mabel). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Mark Lehman; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Stamm.- Ida, daughter of Peter D. and Catherine (Neuhouser) Short, was born in Henry Co., Ohio, Sept. 7, 1888; died at Fairlawn Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, June 12, 1977; aged 88 y On July 28, 1908, she was married to Adolph Stamm, who died July 27, 1944. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Florence Greiser, Mrs. Emma Roth, Mrs. Helen Liechty, Katherine-Mrs. Harold J. Short, and Ruth-Mrs. Dale Zigler), 2 sons (Henry and Frederick Stamm), 30 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member at Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 15, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Allen Lloyd, son of Lloyd and Irma (Miller) Stutzman, was born near Mantua, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1925; died of a heart attack at his home at Mantua, Ohio, June 14, 1977; aged 51 y. On May 7, 1950, he was married to Alvera Schweitzer who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Twyla Mae, Wanda Jean, and Barbara Ann), one brother (Walter), and one sister (Pauline-Mrs. Oren Uswald). He was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of David F. Miller and Eugene Yoder; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 29 - July 26, 1977, pages 573, 574.

Amstutz.- Sarah, daughter of Jacob J. and Anna (Neunschwander) Nussbaum, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1905; died at Doctors Hospital on June 29, 1977; aged 71 y. On Nov. 11, 1926, she was married to Leonard Amstutz, who died on June 23, 1947. Surviving are 7 sons (Sylvan, Orden, Enos, Sanford, Chester, George, and Lawrence), 2 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Ellis Quigley, and Dorothy-Mrs. Alex Caulier), 24 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Sylvan Hofstetter, and Aldene-Mrs. Mose Amstutz), and 2 brothers (Noah and Levi). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Kenneth and Virginia). She was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gresser Funeral Home on July 2, in charge of Frank Sturpe; interment in Crown Hill Mennonite Cemetery.

Bachman.- Elsie M., daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Heiser) Springer was born at Minier, III., Aug. 19, 1907; died at Glendale, Ariz., June 19, 1977; aged 69 y. On Oct. 16, 1932, she was married to Leland Bachman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), 2 granddaughters, 3 brothers (Howard, Glenn, and Nelson), 3 sisters (Ina, Lorene, and Loretta-Mrs. Paul Leatherman). She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Metamora (Ill.) Mennonite Church on June 23, in charge of David W. Mann. A memorial service was held at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz., June 28.

Bowman.- Sybilla, daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Cressman) Schweitzer, died at Freeport Hospital, July 2, 1977; aged 86 y. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy Bowman), one son (Robert G. Bowman), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Stella-Mrs. Shannon Brubacher), and one brother (Lloyd Schweitzer). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 5, in charge of Stan Sauder and Harold Brill; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Dintaman.- Edna Pearl, daughter of George and Mary (Miller) Yoder, was born in La Grange Co., Ind., Apr. 10, 1886; died at Froh Community Home, Sturgis, Mich., June 8, 1977; aged 91 y. On Dec. 27, 1906, she was married to George Dintaman, who died on Nov. 8, 1970. Surviving are one son (Carl), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. John Mishler), 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 10, in charge of Harvey Chupp and Orvin H. Hooley; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Eichorn.- Sue Ann, daughter of Galen and Carol (Odegaard) Eichorn, was born in Kalamazoo, Mich., June 25, 1977, and died shortly after birth. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Darryl and Darrin), grandmothers (Mrs. Eleanor Odegaard and Mrs. Elma Eichorn), and a greatgrandmother (Mrs. Ida Eichorn). Graveside services were held at Locust Grove (Mich.) Mennonite Cemetery on June 26, in charge of Dean Brubaker.

Gingerich.- Danile L., son of Fred and Katie (Leichty) Gingerich, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1905; died unexpectedly at his home at Hubbard, Ore., May 28, 1977; aged 72 y. On Dec. 25, 1927, he was married to Clara Margaret Gahler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Thurlowe, Edwin, Richard, and Duane), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 foster sisters (Marie-Mrs. Louie Hamilton, and Frances-Mrs. Louie Nafziger). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on May 31, in charge of Maynard Headings and Raymond Mishler; interment in Hopewell Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gingerich.- Rufus, son of John and Leah (Wagler) Gingerich, was born in Linwood, Ont., Apr. 6, 1912; died at Mylo, N.D., June 26, 1977; aged 65 y. On Nov. 10, 1931, he was married to Rhoda Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, Raymond, and Randy), 8 brothers, and 4 sisters. One son (Richard) preceded him in death. He was a member of Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler and Rufus Beachy; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

Hostetler.- William, son of Abraham and Catherine (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Garden City, Mo., Sept. 8, 1904; died of a heart attack at Goshen, Ind., June 30, 1977; aged 72 y. On Apr. 3, 1926, he was married to Mabel Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Roberta Fisher and Ruth Clouse), 2 sons (Robert and Richard), and one sister (Nellie-Mrs. Ottis Hostetler). He was a member of College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on July 2, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Art Smoker; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

Kulp.- Norman L., son of Simon and Amamda (Landis) Kulp, was born at Towamencin Twp., Pa., Dec. 6, 1893; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 19, 1977; aged 83 y. He was married to Katie Gehman, who died in 1945. On June 30, 1946, he was married to Lillian Gotwals, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Myrtle Heebner), one son (Floyd Kulp), 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Lorraine Landis, Mrs. Helen Clemens, and Mrs. Beulah Kulp), 3 stepsons (Jacob, William, and Robert Gotwals), 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 24 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Robert) and a brother (John). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 22, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Earl Anders; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lengacher.- Stanley V., son of Victor C. and Viola (Miller), was born on Oct. 29, 1957; died in an automobile accident on Apr. 2, 1977; aged 19 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Dianne-Mrs. Gary Eager, and Joyce-Mrs. Ron Lehman), and one brother (Tony). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Wayne Goldsmith and Don Delagrange; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.

Martin.- John, son of Michael and Salome (Kempf) Martin, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 17, 1881; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, June 30, 1977; aged 95 y. In 1904, he was married to Eliza Yoder who died Apr. 30, 1952. On Sept. 12, 1953 he married Fanny Miller who died Dec. 9, 1971. Surviving are one daughter (Marie-Mrs. Roy Buckwalter), 7 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one sister (Emma Kinsinger), and 3 step-children (Olivia-Mrs. Al Yoder, Max Miller and Dan Miller, Jr.). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church where funeral services were held July 2, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Mellinger.- Amos K., son of Amos K. and Anna (Kreider) Mellinger, was born in Pequa Twp., Pa., Oct. 15, 1909; died at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, May 26, 1977; aged 67 y. On Mar. 26, 1932 he was married to Mary Mellinger who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leroy and Robert), and one daughter (Arlene). He was a member of Mellingers Mennonite Church where funeral services were held in charge of Paul Landis, Nelson Landis, and Abram Kniedy; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Nelson.- Nona, daughter of James J. and Amamda (Miller) Mishler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., June 15, 1904; died in Lagrange Co. Hospital, June 30, 1977; aged 73 y. On Mar. 6, 1927, she was married to Elva Nelson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Rose-Mrs. Gerald Ann, and Mary Jane-Mrs. Frank Friend), one son (Marion), 10 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, 2 sisters (Lucy-Mrs. Perry Nelson, and Ola-Mrs. Ira Yoder), and one brother (Claude Mishler). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Albert, William, Oliver, James, and Ira), and 3 sisters (Mabel, Amanda, and Lizzie). She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Orvin Hooley and Harvey Chupp; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Roth.- Katie, daughter of William and Ida (Delp) Roth, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 13, 1901; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 5, 1977; aged 76 y. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 6 sisters. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 7, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Shank.- Lydia Frances, daughter of Abram J. and Malinda (Good) Shenk, was born at Elida, Ohio, June 13, 1899; died at Goshen, Ind., June 13, 1977; aged 78 y. On Jan. 28, 1939, she was married to Charles L. Shank, who died on Feb. 19, 1969. Surviving are 3 stepsons (Paul Y., Ernest C., and David A. Shank), 3 stepdaughters (Mary V.-Mrs. Ernest Lehman, Esther M. Shenk, and Lois C.-Mrs. Glen Musselman), one foster daughter (Mary Kay-Mrs. Howard Snider), 19 stepgrandchildren, 3 stepgreat-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Elsie Stoltzfus, and Mrs. Edith Atchinson), and one brother (Ezra Shenk). She was preceded in death by a twin sister (Lillie Kautfman who died on Feb. 13, 1971). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 16, in charge of Art Smoker, J. Robert Detweiler, Wiibert Shenk, and David A. Shank; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Smith.- Ethel V., daughter of Benjamin and Sada (Long) Mullenax, was born in Whitmer W.Va., Feb. 10, 1908; died in Monongahela Division of Mon. Valley Hospitals, Inc., June 26, 1977; aged 69 y. She was married to Raymond Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Priscilla M. Cooper, Reeta V. Clous, and Eunice G. Blizzard), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Thomas Mullenax), and 2 sisters (Velvie Stumbo and Mary E. Petty). She was a member of Mennonite Church of Scottdale. Funeral services were held at the Church of God, Whitmer, W. Va., June 28, interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Snyder.- Oscar M., died at K-W Hospital, Ont., Mar. 6, 1977; aged 60 y. On Sept. 7, 1939, he was married to Erma L. Snider, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lucille-Mrs. Clare Wideman), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Lucinda), and 2 brothers (Eden and Milford). He was ordained deacon in 1950 and served Hawkesville Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at Hawkesville Mennonite Church on Mar. 9, in charge of David Garber; interment in Hawkesville Community Cemetery.

Stuckey.- Timothy Allen, son of Roy and Jean (Yoder) Stuckey, was born in Allen Co., Ind., Apr. 14, 1963; died as the result of a tractor accident in Allen Co., Ind., June 25, 1977; aged 14 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (William, Michael, Donald, and Loren), 3 sisters (Joan-Mrs. Roy Bruot, Beth-Mrs. John Crull, and Yvonne), paternal grandfather (William Stuckey), and maternal grandparents (Levi and Eva Yoder). He attended Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 28, in charge of Earl Hartman; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Tiemans.- Lydia, daughter of Christian I. and Elizabeth Zehr, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont, June 28, 1891; died at New Hamburg, Ont., June 4, 1977; aged 85 y. On Nov. 11, 1924, she was married to John Tiemans, who died on June 24, 1971. Surviving are one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Oscar Keller), 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Katie Steinman), and one brother (Christian). One son (Earl) preceded her in death. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Tucker.- Vera V., daughter of William and Mary (Spitnale) Wagner, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1914; died after a long illness on June 1, 1977; aged 62 y. On June 19, 1934, she was married to Frank C. Tucker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Duane, Walter, Paul, and Gary), a foster son (Larry Louden), one daughter (Alice-Mrs. Ed Hargrove), 16 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Glada-Mrs. Vernon Diller, Eunice-Mrs. Walter Ross, Anna Mae-Mrs. Joe Van Vactor, and Clara Belle-Mrs. Jim Lewis), and 6 brothers (James, Mark, Isaac, Paul, Arlo, and Charles Wagner). She was a member of Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church, Cloverdale, Ohio. Funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Norman 0. Smith and Ronald Martin; interment in Cascade Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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